The New York Rangers feel they have a solid defenseman in Will Borgen. This week they announced they had extended Borgen's contract to a five-year, $4.1 million deal.![Rangers Agree to Terms with Will Borgen | New York Rangers]()
Will Borgen joined the New York Rangers when they sent former 2019 1st-round draft pick Kaapo Kakko to Seattle.
In return, the Rangers have found a solid second-pairing defenseman, who has played up to expectations.
He's found success during his time here and thinks New York is a great place to commit to.
It's not often players like Borgen find security in a contract like this right away.
Soon after Borgen signed his new deal, hescored a goal against the tough-nosed, high-flying Colorado Avalanche.
While we will never see Borgen play a game like Adam Fox, he's proven his value as someone who can play hard-nosed hockey. That's his calling card.
Before he arrived at Madison Square Garden he was known as "belligerent Bill" and was experienced in clearing the crease.
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Not everyone will get a chance to play with an original-six team during their NHL tenure, and Borgen has taken advantage of it.
He'll see all five years here if he plays his cards right.
He's played 18 games with the Rangers this season and scored 4 points (2 G, 2 A) and will make $4.41 million against the teams cap.
"Belligerent" Bill's contract will have some neat perks too.
GM Chris Drury has a lot of confidence in the defenseman's abilities giving him a no-trade clause.
Now, it's up to Borgen to prove his worth and help push the team into a playoff spot.
